Overview
Add translated subtitles to a video and, if processing succeeds, download an MP4. Choose one Target Language; Mode offers subtitle (Translated subtitles), not a dubbed voice track. Online processing requires sign-in and an internet connection.
Choose a Target Language and set Mode to subtitle, described as Translated subtitles. The configured output is MP4. Review the result before using it; the registered details do not specify translation accuracy or whether the original audio is retained.
When to use
- Choose AI Video Translator when you want translated subtitles on a video and an MP4 result. This workflow offers subtitles, not a new dubbed voice track.
- Online processing requires sign-in and an internet connection.
How to use
Open AI Video Translator and use its linked workspace.
For online processing, sign in and connect to the internet. Upload one video with spoken audio in .mp4, .webm, .mkv, .avi, or .mov format, up to 500 MB. Silent videos cannot be processed here. Set Target Language to one available option: en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ja, ko, zh, hi, ar, or ru. Set Mode to subtitle (Translated subtitles), then review the visible controls and restrictions before continuing.
Use the workspace action to process the video. If an output is offered, download the MP4 and watch it alongside the original at normal playback speed. Check names, numbers, technical terms, subtitle timing, and wording that could change an instruction. If you’re publishing in a language you don’t read, ask a fluent speaker to review the subtitles.
Settings reference
| Setting | Options | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Target Language | en es fr de it pt ja ko zh hi ar ru | en |
| Mode | subtitle: Translated subtitles | subtitle |
Formats & limits
| Detail | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Input formats | .mp4, .webm, .mkv, .avi, .mov |
| Output formats | MP4 |
Access & cost
| Detail | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Processing mode | Online processing requires sign-in and an internet connection. |
| Online processing | Sign-in required; Internet connection required |
Examples & use cases
A product educator preparing a walkthrough for an audience that uses French subtitles.
Translate a product walkthrough for French-speaking viewers
The source is a 6-minute .mp4 with spoken instructions and product names. The educator wants translated text, not a new spoken track.
.mp4 to MP4
- Target Language:
- fr
- Mode:
- subtitle
- Set Target Language to fr and Mode to subtitle to configure translated subtitles rather than a new voice track.
- Watch the MP4 beside the original. Check product names and wording that could change an instruction; ask a fluent French speaker to review it before publication if needed.
Expected outcome
If processing succeeds and an output is offered, the deliverable is an MP4 with translated subtitles. Check names and instruction wording against the source before sharing.
A teacher adapting a recorded lesson for students who use Spanish subtitles.
Prepare a lesson with Spanish subtitles
The source is a 12-minute .mov lesson with spoken explanations, numbers, and specialist terms. The teacher wants a video to review before class.
.mov to MP4
- Target Language:
- es
- Mode:
- subtitle
- Set Target Language to es and Mode to subtitle for translated Spanish subtitles.
- Review the subtitles alongside the lesson, focusing on numbers and specialist vocabulary. If you don’t read Spanish, ask a Spanish speaker to check the wording.
Expected outcome
If processing succeeds and an output is offered, the result is an MP4 with translated subtitles. Check numbers and technical terms against the lesson before using it.
A communications lead preparing a team update for Japanese-speaking colleagues.
Make a Japanese-subtitled version of a team update
The source is a 4-minute .webm update with several names and dates. Colleagues need translated subtitles they can read while watching.
.webm to MP4
- Target Language:
- ja
- Mode:
- subtitle
- Set Target Language to ja and Mode to subtitle to configure translated Japanese subtitles.
- Watch the MP4 beside the original and check each name and date. If you don’t read Japanese, ask a Japanese-speaking colleague to review the subtitles before sharing.
Expected outcome
If processing succeeds and an output is offered, the result is an MP4 with translated subtitles. Confirm names and dates against the source before sharing.
More ways to use it
- A course creator: You have a recorded lesson and want translated subtitles in a supported language for learners who prefer to read along. If processing succeeds and an output is offered, you get an MP4 with translated subtitles. Review the terminology against the lesson before publishing. Target Language: de, Mode: subtitle.
- A small-business communications team: You need translated subtitles for a spoken company update so colleagues can follow it in another supported language. If processing succeeds and an output is offered, you get an MP4 with translated subtitles. Check names, dates, and important instructions before sharing. Target Language: pt, Mode: subtitle.
Troubleshooting
The selected subtitle language is not the one you intended.
Try this: Set Target Language to the intended available option before processing.
What to expect: The configured target language is fr. Check whether the resulting subtitles match your request.
The workspace does not accept the video file.
Try this: Check that you’re uploading one file in .mp4, .webm, .mkv, .avi, or .mov format, no larger than 500 MB, and that it has spoken audio. Review any additional restrictions shown in the workspace.
What to expect: The file meets the listed format, single-file, size, and spoken-audio requirements; the workspace may still show additional restrictions.
Privacy
Online processing uploads files. Completed results may remain available for later download. See Privacy Policy for current file-handling and retention details. Check the processing mode before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a separate subtitle file?
This tool’s configured output is MP4, not a separate subtitle-file download. If you need an SRT or VTT file, Add subtitles to a video offers those downloads.
Can a video translation preserve jokes and specialist terminology exactly?
That isn’t guaranteed. Jokes, idioms, names, and technical terms may need revision. Compare the subtitles with the source and ask a fluent speaker to check important wording before publication.
What do the language codes mean?
The Target Language options are en (English), es (Spanish), fr (French), de (German), it (Italian), pt (Portuguese), ja (Japanese), ko (Korean), zh (Chinese), hi (Hindi), ar (Arabic), and ru (Russian).
Will the speaker sound as though they are speaking another language?
No translated voice track is documented for this workflow. Mode offers subtitle (Translated subtitles), so expect translated text rather than dubbing.
What video formats can I upload, and how large can a file be?
Upload one .mp4, .webm, .mkv, .avi, or .mov file, up to 500 MB. File extensions don’t establish codec or bit-depth support, so check any additional restrictions shown in the workspace.
Which languages can I translate a video into?
Target Language offers en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ja, ko, zh, hi, ar, and ru. Choose one of the options shown in the workspace.
Can I translate a YouTube video by pasting its link?
The registered inputs are video files: .mp4, .webm, .mkv, .avi, and .mov. A link input isn’t listed, so use a supported video file.
Can I translate a video into multiple languages at once?
The Target Language control provides one value, and processing several target languages at once isn’t documented. Choose one available language for the current job.
Can I translate a standalone audio file?
Standalone audio isn’t listed as an input. The accepted formats are video files: .mp4, .webm, .mkv, .avi, and .mov.
How accurate is AI video translation?
No accuracy level is specified. Watch the MP4 alongside the original and check names, numbers, technical terms, and wording that affects instructions. If you don’t read the target language, ask a fluent speaker to review the subtitles before publication.
Will translated subtitles stay synchronized with the video?
Subtitle timing isn’t specified in the registered details. Watch the downloaded MP4 at normal playback speed and check when the subtitles appear before sharing it.
Does the MP4 keep the original audio?
Mode offers translated subtitles, but the registered details don’t confirm whether the source audio is retained in the MP4. Check the downloaded result’s sound before relying on it.
Do I need to sign in to process a video?
This tool runs online and requires sign-in and an internet connection. Review the processing charge shown in the workspace before starting.
Can I edit translated subtitles before exporting?
The registered controls are Target Language and Mode; a subtitle-editing control isn’t documented. Review the MP4 against the original before sharing. If you need a separate caption file, Add subtitles to a video offers SRT and VTT downloads.
Can I upload a silent video?
No. The upload instructions require a video with spoken audio; a silent video cannot be processed here.